How English Borrowed Words from Around the World
English is a true melting pot of languages. Explore a fascinating map that reveals the global origins of common English words, from “bikini” to “moose.”
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Global Trade Dominance: How China Overtook the EU from 2000 to 2024
Global trade has shifted dramatically over the past two decades. China’s trade volume surpassed the EU’s by 2024, making it the top trading partner for much of the world. Explore the data and key factors behind this transformation.
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Why (Almost) Every Country Switched to the Metric System—and Who Still Holds Out
Most of the world uses the metric system, but it wasn’t always this way. This post explores the history of measurement systems, why countries switched, and which ones still hold onto alternatives like the imperial system.
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The Dramatic Shift in Global Trade: How China Displaced the U.S. on the World Stage
See how global trade dominance has shifted between the U.S. and China from 2000 to 2024 with a compelling world map. What’s next for global trade? Find out here.
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A World Map of Youth: Countries Where Most People Were Born in the 21st Century
Did you know that in some countries, most people were born after the year 2000? This world map reveals where the majority of the population is from the 21st century, offering a fascinating look at global demographics. See which countries are leading the youth boom and which ones are aging out of this category.
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The Global Slave Trade: The Hidden History That Shaped Our World
Slavery was a global system that reshaped societies across centuries, from the transatlantic slave trade to the Arab and Indian Ocean trades. But did slavery truly end? This post explores its historical reach, enduring cultural impact, and the modern fight against human trafficking.
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The 1957 Times Atlas Map: A Strategic View of Cold War Alliances
This 1957 Times Atlas map centers on the Atlantic Ocean to highlight NATO countries, revealing Cold War alliances through unconventional projection and strategic coloring.
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Elon Musk’s Wealth: A Fortune Bigger Than Nations
A remarkable visualization shows how Elon Musk’s $458 billion net worth exceeds the total household wealth of numerous countries, reshaping our view of global wealth.
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Countries Where New Year’s Day Is Not a Public Holiday
Learn why some countries don’t recognize January 1 as a public holiday, along with intriguing New Year’s traditions from around the world.
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Countries Where Lions Still Roam Today
From roaming vast territories across multiple continents to being confined to sub-Saharan Africa and a small region in India, lions have undergone a remarkable geographical transformation. This post explores the historical distribution of Panthera leo, examining how human activities, climate changes, and environmental shifts have dramatically reduced lion habitats over centuries, while highlighting ongoing conservation efforts to protect these iconic predators.
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